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Bowdoin College
Brunswick, MEPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Extremely Selective • 7% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Bowdoin College is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Brunswick, ME. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 7%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.9K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
7% (Extremely Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading730 - 770
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math740 - 780
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite33 - 35
1typical 50% range36
7%
Acceptance Rate
Extremely Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences36% of degrees
Biological Sciences19% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,611
Earnings 5yr: $177,788
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,983
Earnings 5yr: $122,126
Debt: $19,500
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,253
Earnings 5yr: $83,716
Debt: $19,634
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,966
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,000
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $159,954
Debt: N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $64,067
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Archeology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$14,398
In-State Tuition$67,832
Out-of-State Tuition$67,832
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
17%
Pell Grants
8%
Take Loans
90%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$61,692
+34% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$82,735
Completion Signals
95%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
97%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$130/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
48%
Men52%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
19%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$96,477
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